jeffreyw
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| Why No McIntosh Recommendations? @roxy54 +1 @runwell Not sure if you have heard new McIntosh components. You may be echoing the old McIntosh sound. I have a pair of MC611s and a C2700. It is one of the most musical combinations I have heard in many years. I would compare the... | |
| Streaming DAC recommendation @lnitm +1 @audiobuddy There is a synergy between McIntosh components, and removing the C2600 may be detrimental. Also, as recommended by some members, the Bricasti and Meitner are fine components, and I doubt that the Cambridge will surpass t... | |
| 611s @ranchman66 The McIntosh MC 611s will drive anything. I have a pair driving the challenging load that a KEF Ref1 Meta presents. Also, the Focals can be a little bright sounding, and the Macs will warm them up a bit and make them sing. If you li... | |
| Speaker for 11x12 room KEF LS 50Metas. Will fill that room with jaw-dropping bass! | |
| I’m looking for an sleek integrated amp under $15k McIntosh MA12000. | |
| Should I update my manufactures power cords? @farne230 I have a pair of 611s and a C2700. I found the most significant gains in my system were from the PC and interconnects connected to my DAC. I am powering my DAC with AQ Dragon and the monoblocks with AQ Hurricane. The C2700 is being fed... | |
| Help me find a suitable speaker cable for my all McIntosh system @farne230 I also have an all-McIntosh system, but I am powering KEFs. I had B&Ws in the past. Since both are warm, I can see how you want to change it up with silver. I have heard great things about Nordost Tyr 2 speaker cables. Slightly les... | |
| Accuphase vs. McIntosh MCA 7200 @aldermine What are your speakers? I can advise you on McIntosh since I'm quite familiar. BTW, the MAC 7200 is a receiver, there is a better direction to go with MAC integrateds. | |
| Puritan psm 156 vs. Audioquest Niagra 5000/7000 @mboldda1 I have a Puritan PSM 136, and the sound quality is close to the 156. Puritan represents one of the best value/performance bargains on the market. If you are considering moving up to the AQ Niagra, you should also audition the Shunyata ... | |
| Integrated for TAD ME1: Luxman, Accuphase or Soulnote? It appears that the TADs are a challenging load. I think they will eat up the Luxman 590AXII. I tried to power a pair of KEF Ref1 Metas with the integrated, which was a disaster. I certainly don't want to see you make the same mistake I did! | |
| Cardas Clear Beyond XL PC vs The Rest @nglazer Thanks! | |
| AudioQuest Pegasus vs Thunderbird Interconnects @arafiq I ended up purchasing the TBirds XLR. I would consider them neutral with a similar sound characteristic of the Audience Front Rows. I wish I had auditioned the Cardas Clear Beyond also, but didn't have the chance. | |
| Ideas for Pre/Power $9000? @lfromsalem A McIntosh MA 8950 will suit you fine. You should be able to buy new for $8K. Do not be afraid of an integrated. This unit has a killer DA2 DAC module and MM/MC phono stages. Although this is total overkill for your system, you can b... | |
| Puritan PSM 136 vs Shunyata Denali V2 @craig Thanks!! | |
| Prima Luna Vs Accupahse @glennewdick +1 |